Special bond in intestacy

§ 20–333. Special bond in intestacy (a) Where the person appointed as administrator is entitled to the residue of the estate after the payment of the debts, he may, instead of the bond prescribed by section 20–332, execute a bond, with security approved by the court, in such penalty as the court considers sufficient, conditioned for the payment of all debts and claims against the deceased, and all damages which may be recovered against him as administrator; and if the administrator files the written consent of those entitled to the residue and they are all of full age, the court may direct that only the special bond provided by this section be given. In this case, the administrator is not required to return inventory or account. (b) When the administrator gives a special bond as provided by this section, he is personally answerable for all debts, claims, and damages which may be recovered against him, in like manner as the executor who gives a similar bond as provided by section 20–304. Tire sureties on the bond are not liable for a greater amount than the penalty thereof.